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The Big Picture: Biomedical Waste Management during Covid Pandemic
Why in News The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges before India on multiple fronts –health, economy and also...
26 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The report, titled Protected Planet Report 2020, underlined the progress the world has made toward the ambitious goals agreed by...
25 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “The many benefits of an eco tax” which was published in The Hindu on 24/05/2021. It talks about the benefits...
24 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) released its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap - named ‘Net Zero by...
24 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Why in News The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) (International Biodiversity day) is observed on 22nd May every year. Key...
22 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sunderlal Bahuguna: Chipko Movement
Why in News Recently, Sunderlal Bahuguna, the Gandhian who was the driving force behind the Chipko movement died due to Covid-19. Key...
22 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, a report was published which gave details of who makes single-use plastic, 130 million tons a year at last count, and who...
20 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The invasive red-eared slider can become a major threat to the biodiversity of water bodies across the Northeast region of India. The...
15 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema...
12 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Two people were arrested under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 for possessing uranium without licence and selling it illegally. On...
11 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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NITI Aayog’s Project for Great Nicobar Island
Why in News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over the project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for...
10 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions
Why in News Recently, a report, titled Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions suggested that the world needs...
08 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Eco Sensitive Zone Around Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Thane...
07 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Financial Sector & Climate Change
Why in News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) joined the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). The RBI expects to benefit...
04 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “India’s road to clean energy goes via natural gas” which was published in The Indian Express on...
03 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, according to the SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) system, Delhi’s air quality...
01 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News A recent study has suggested that coral structures may withstand climate change owing to their impressive process of forming rock-hard...
23 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Protest Against Blue Flag Beaches
Why in News Recently Odisha government’s plan to get Blue Flag Certification for five beaches was opposed by the fishermen. Odisha planned...
23 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Every year, 22nd April is celebrated as Earth Day to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire people to save and protect...
22 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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State of the Global Climate 2020: WMO
Why in News Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its annual State of the Global Climate for 2020. The report was...
21 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
